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Aiden edges it
JACK ROSS is hoping Aiden Mcgeady’s international quality will prove crucial as Sunderland’s promotion push approaches its climax.
Republic of Ireland winger Mcgeady’s 67thminute finish shattered some stout AFC Wimbledon resistance, and lifted Sunderland back to within three points of the automatic promotion places. The Sunderland boss (right), whose team had drawn their previous three games, said: “I thought he was really bright. He’s proven his quality.
“I’ve really enjoyed working with him. Players are all different, but he cares. He cares about his football and his standards.
He’s not just a talented player – you don’t have the career he’s had in the game without the drive to win games and get the better of your opponent.
“Players can show that in different ways. He doesn’t speak publicly that much, but he has that in him.
“You don’t play for your country and play in the Champions League without that.”
The Dons remain rooted to the foot of the table, but while his players were unable to replicate the form that enabled them to knock West Ham out of the FA Cup last weekend, visiting boss Wally Downes was happy with their efforts.he said: “The result didn’t go for us, but I think the boys performed very well. “It’s a tough place to come, and after the week they’ve had after the result at West Ham, I think the eyes were on them a little bit.
“I think we played well. They probably had more possession in the first half, but we came in still in a great position to win a game.”